Panasonic GH4 Firmware Update 2.1 Adds TC over HDMI and Record Trigger for External Recorders
Panasonic GH4 Firmware Update 2.1 Adds TC over HDMI and Record Trigger for External Recorders
Panasonic release new firmware update for the Panasonic GH4 allowing for some highly awaited features such as Timecode embedded into the HDMI out stream. Very useful for those using external recorders such as the Atomos Shogun or the Odyssey7Q+ for a 10bit 422 ProRes HQ high quality recording.
This update also adds trigger recording to external recorders such as the above mentioned through the GH4 record button. Another major firmware addition for PAL users such as all of us over here in Europe, the GH4 can now output 1080p/30 and 25fps natively out of the HDMI – making your workflow much easier when feeding it into an Atomos Ninja, Ninja Star or a Samurai for example.
Even though some have alluded to a possible variant of “V-Log” gamma curve being added to the GH4 soon (similar to the one found in the Panasonic Varicam 35), as we see below, such an option is still yet to be added if ever. We do have our fingers crossed for it though, it just won't be in this update.
Here are the details of the new firmware.
1. Time code can be embedded to the HDMI output signal.
- Selectable in Motion Picture menu : [Time Code]>[HDMI Time Code Output]
* Available when DMC-GH4 or DMW-YAGH are connected with the products of ATOMOS Global Pty. Ltd. or the products complying with the extended specifications of ATOMOS Global Pty. Ltd.
2. RSS (Recording Start/Stop) signal can be embedded to the HDMI output signal.
- Selectable in Motion Picture menu : [HDMI Rec Output]>[HDMI Recording Control]
* Available when DMC-GH4 or DMW-YAGH are connected with the products of ATOMOS Global Pty. Ltd. or the products complying with the extended specifications of ATOMOS Global Pty. Ltd.
3. FHD at 30p/25p native output via HDMI is available while recording video in FHD at 30p/25p.
- Selectable in Motion Picture menu: [HDMI Rec Output]>[1080/30p Set.] or [1080/25p Set.]
4. Playback performance of recorded 4K video is improved.
5. [Time Lapse Shot] Program is fixed to start recording at the designated time even when [summer time] is set.
Check out our Panasonic GH4 page here, and for any queries, don't hesitate to call our Large Sensor and DSLR specialists at 0208 977 1222.
Panasonic release new firmware update for the Panasonic GH4 allowing for some highly awaited features such as Timecode embedded into the HDMI out stream. Very useful for those using external recorders such as the Atomos Shogun or the Odyssey7Q+ for a 10bit 422 ProRes HQ high quality recording.
This update also adds trigger recording to external recorders such as the above mentioned through the GH4 record button. Another major firmware addition for PAL users such as all of us over here in Europe, the GH4 can now output 1080p/30 and 25fps natively out of the HDMI – making your workflow much easier when feeding it into an Atomos Ninja, Ninja Star or a Samurai for example.
Even though some have alluded to a possible variant of “V-Log” gamma curve being added to the GH4 soon (similar to the one found in the Panasonic Varicam 35), as we see below, such an option is still yet to be added if ever. We do have our fingers crossed for it though, it just won't be in this update.
Here are the details of the new firmware.
1. Time code can be embedded to the HDMI output signal.
- Selectable in Motion Picture menu : [Time Code]>[HDMI Time Code Output]
* Available when DMC-GH4 or DMW-YAGH are connected with the products of ATOMOS Global Pty. Ltd. or the products complying with the extended specifications of ATOMOS Global Pty. Ltd.
2. RSS (Recording Start/Stop) signal can be embedded to the HDMI output signal.
- Selectable in Motion Picture menu : [HDMI Rec Output]>[HDMI Recording Control]
* Available when DMC-GH4 or DMW-YAGH are connected with the products of ATOMOS Global Pty. Ltd. or the products complying with the extended specifications of ATOMOS Global Pty. Ltd.
3. FHD at 30p/25p native output via HDMI is available while recording video in FHD at 30p/25p.
- Selectable in Motion Picture menu: [HDMI Rec Output]>[1080/30p Set.] or [1080/25p Set.]
4. Playback performance of recorded 4K video is improved.
5. [Time Lapse Shot] Program is fixed to start recording at the designated time even when [summer time] is set.
Check out our Panasonic GH4 page here, and for any queries, don't hesitate to call our Large Sensor and DSLR specialists at 0208 977 1222.